Syd Reyes

Weight Class:
165
Cadet Squadron:
30 Knights
Class:
Junior
Height:
5-10
Hometown:
Laurel, Md.
High School:
DeMatha Catholic

2021 HIGHLIGHTS
Wing Open Finalist | 165 Pounds

PERSONAL: Member of Cadet Squadron 40...full name is Sydney Franklin Reyes, but goes by Syd...nickname is “The Kid”...son of Gregory Reyes and Kimberley Bolding-Reyes...is an only child...majoring in legal studies...future plans include becoming a pilot...attended the Academy’s Prep School...received an Athletic Rope for registering a score of at least 400 on the physical fitness test...hobbies include working out, listening to music, reading a good book and snowboarding...met Ludacris in London during the Olympics...paternal grandfather served in the Marines and maternal grandfather served in the Navy…served as Cadre for Basic Military Training at the prep school over the summer...graduated from DeMatha Catholic High School...competed on the varsity track and field team in 2017...three-year member of the Mock Trial Team, including the 2016 semifinalist squad...voted Best Expert Eye Witness at the 2016 semifinals...played saxophone in the concert band...participated in the DeMatha Leadership Institute...five-time national medalist in Olympic Taekwondo...ranked sixth in the nation in 2018...member of the 2018 AAU National Team for Olympic Taekwondo.